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Timothy Alexander Chow (born 18 January 1994), also known as Chou Ting-yang (Chinese: 周定洋; pinyin: Zhōu Dìngyáng), is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains Chinese Super League club Chengdu Rongcheng. Born in England, he has played for the Chinese Taipei national team.

Key Information

He has previously played for Wigan Athletic and Ross County.

Club career

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Wigan Athletic

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Born in Wigan, Greater Manchester to a father of Chinese descent and an English mother, Chow started his career with his hometown club Wigan Athletic, joining the club at the age of nine after being spotted by a Wigan scout whilst playing for Blackbrook JFC.[3] He progressed through the youth system at the club and signed his first professional contract in 2012, signing a two-year deal.[3]

On 12 August 2014 he was called up for a matchday squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute as Wigan lost 1–2 away to League Two club Burton Albion in the first round of the League Cup at the Pirelli Stadium.[4] His next call-up was on 3 January 2015 in the third round of the FA Cup away to rivals Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium, again remaining unused as they lost 0–1.[5]

He made his debut for the club on his first league call-up on 14 April 2015, appearing as a substitute for Jermaine Pennant for the last nine minutes of a Championship game away to Millwall, a 0–2 defeat at The New Den.[6] Four days later, he made his first start on his first appearance at the DW Stadium, against Brighton & Hove Albion. In the 26th minute, he scored his first professional goal, opening a 2–1 win by heading in Pennant's cross.[7]

Earlier in April, Chow had been told by Wigan manager Malky Mackay that he would be released at the end of the season. However, new manager Gary Caldwell gave him a new contract. Chow reflected to BBC Radio Manchester that "I had a few other options and I was basically looking at a new club for the summer, but it's a funny old game, isn't it?"[8]

Ross County

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On 25 August 2016, Chow signed for Scottish Premiership club Ross County on a two-year contract.[9] He made his debut for the Dingwall-based team two days later, replacing Christopher Routis in the 59th minute of a 1–0 loss at Hamilton Academical.[10] On 15 October, he was sent off after 21 minutes of a 4–0 loss at Aberdeen for a foul on Jonny Hayes.[11] He scored his first goal for the club in a 6–2 win against Dundee United in the Scottish Cup on 21 January 2017.[12]

Spartak Subotica

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In summer 2018, Chow was on trials at Serbian side FK Spartak Subotica. After successful trials, he asked to delay his signing because of the possibility to sign with Spanish La Liga side Deportivo Alavés. When Spartak Subotica passed to the third round of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League after beating AC Sparta Prague and Alavés move was still unclear, Chow decided to sign with Spartak becoming, by early August, their latest reinforcement along Ukrainian youth international Serhiy Kulynych.[13]

Henan Jianye

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In 2019, Tim Chow completed his first season for Chinese club Henan Jianye, scoring 2 goals.

Chengdu Rongcheng

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On 25 April 2022, Tim Chow joined Chinese Super League club Chengdu Rongcheng.[14]

International career

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After obtaining the Republic of China passport on 30 October 2017, he was called up to the national squad for the 14 November 2017 game against Turkmenistan. Though he started the game, but could not prevent a 2–1 loss which saw Chinese Taipei fail to qualify for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Personal life

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Chow is of three quarters English ancestry, and one quarter Chinese ancestry from his grandfather who was from Ningbo, Zhejiang, and moved to Taiwan after World War II before moving again to the United Kingdom. It was proved that Chow has Taiwanese nationality after he went to Ningbo to look for his grandfather's birth certificate.[15] Chow has stated that he would be interested in representing Chinese Taipei at international level, which he later did.[16]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 8 June 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wigan Athletic 2014–15[17] Championship 4 1 0 0 0 0 — 4 1
2015–16[18] League One 11 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 13 0
2016–17[19] Championship 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 0
Total 16 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 19 1
Ross County 2016–17[19] Scottish Premiership 30 1 2 1 0 0 — 32 2
2017–18[20] 14 1 1 0 5 0 — 20 1
Total 44 2 3 1 5 0 0 0 52 3
Spartak Subotica 2018–19 Serbian SuperLiga 6 0 1 0 — 2[b] 0 9 0
Henan Jianye 2019 Chinese Super League 26 2 0 0 — — 26 2
2020 17 0 0 0 — — 17 0
2021 13 0 0 0 — — 13 0
Total 56 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 2
Chengdu Rongcheng 2022 Chinese Super League 27 3 0 0 — — 27 3
2023 12 1 0 0 — — 12 1
Total 39 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 4
Career total 161 9 4 1 6 0 4 0 175 10
  1. ^ Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League

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Tim Chow

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Tim Chow (born Timothy Alexander Chow; 18 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Rongcheng in the and serves as the team's captain. Born in , , Chow began his youth career with hometown club Wigan Athletic in 2003, progressing to make his senior debut for the team in 2015 during a Championship match against . After leaving Wigan in 2016, he moved to Scottish club Ross County, where he appeared in 44 matches over two seasons and scored twice in the . His career then took him to with Spartak Subotica for the 2018–2019 season, followed by a transfer to Chinese club (then known as Henan Jianye) in 2019, where he spent three seasons contributing to the team's midfield stability in the . In 2022, Chow joined Chengdu Rongcheng on a free transfer, quickly establishing himself as a key player and earning the captaincy by the season. Holding dual nationality from and , he has represented the national team since 2017, including appearances in international competitions. At 1.80 meters tall and right-footed, Chow is known for his defensive contributions and leadership on the pitch, with a current market value of €1.20 million as of .

Early life

Family and ancestry

Tim Chow was born on 18 January 1994 in , , , to an English mother and a father of Chinese descent. His paternal grandfather, Chou Yong-kang, was born in , , and lived in , province, before migrating to after and subsequently to the as a merchant seaman, where he settled in and married Betty, an English woman. Chow spent his early childhood in the St Helens area, where he began playing junior football for local club St Helens Town. In October 2017, Chow acquired a after providing documentation tracing his grandfather's origins, which qualified him for eligibility to represent the national team.

Youth career and education

Tim Chow began his involvement in football at a young age, playing junior football for St Helens Town and as part of Bleak Hill Rovers in his hometown area. In 2003, at the age of nine, Chow joined the Wigan Athletic Centre of Excellence, marking the start of his structured youth development at his local professional club. He progressed steadily through the club's youth ranks, advancing from the youth team to the reserves, and became a full-time academy player in the two years leading up to 2012. Chow's dedication was recognized when he signed his first professional contract with Wigan Athletic in March 2012, a two-year deal at the age of 18, as announced by then-manager . This milestone came after nearly a decade in the academy, where he had shown significant growth and commitment to the sport. Regarding education, Chow balanced his academy commitments with completing locally, forgoing higher education to focus on his professional football pathway.

Club career

Wigan Athletic

Tim Chow joined the youth setup at his hometown club Wigan Athletic at the age of nine and progressed through the ranks, signing his first professional in March 2012 as an 18-year-old . Despite the contract, he continued developing primarily within the system for the next three years, featuring occasionally for the development squad but not breaking into the senior team until the latter stages of the 2014–15 season. Chow made his first-team debut on 14 April 2015, coming on as a substitute for in the final nine minutes of a 1–1 draw against away at . Four days later, he started his first match and scored his maiden senior goal—a header from a cross in the 26th minute—during a 2–1 home victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on 18 April 2015, helping secure a crucial win in their fight against relegation. This performance earned him a new two-year contract extension in June 2015, announced by the club as recognition of his potential. Over his time with Wigan's first team across the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, Chow made 15 appearances in total, including 4 in the and 11 in League One following the club's relegation, while primarily deployed as a defensive . His opportunities were limited by stiff competition in midfield, resulting in just 6 starts overall and no further goals after his debut strike. Regarded as a promising local talent from Billinge near , Chow was released by the club in the summer of 2016 after their relegation to , ending a five-year professional spell that highlighted his breakthrough but underscored the challenges of establishing himself at senior level.

Ross County

Tim Chow signed a two-year with Ross County on 25 August 2016, joining the club from Athletic for an undisclosed fee. His prior experience at , where he had made 19 first-team appearances, facilitated a smooth adaptation to the demands of Scottish football. He debuted for Ross County two days later as a substitute in a 1-0 league defeat to Hamilton Academical. Over the 2016–2018 period, Chow featured in 44 appearances for Ross County, scoring two goals, and played a key role in the midfield rotation under manager . One of his goals came in a 2-1 victory over on 4 2017, where he opened the scoring by slotting home Liam Boyce's lay-off after a quick break. In the 2016–17 season, his contributions helped the team secure an eighth-place finish, comfortably avoiding relegation. praised Chow's work rate and versatility as a box-to-box , noting his athleticism and potential despite early challenges like a red card on his full start against . Chow faced injury setbacks during his stint, including issues that limited his availability in the 2017–18 campaign, where appearances dropped amid the team's relegation battle. Despite a brief contract extension, he departed as a in May 2018 following the end of his deal, attracting interest from clubs abroad.

Spartak Subotica

In August 2018, Tim Chow joined club on a free transfer from Ross County, marking his first move to continental European football. He made his debut for Spartak two days later, on August 9, 2018, as a substitute in a third qualifying round match against , which ended in a 0–2 home defeat; Chow played just six minutes in that game. His league debut followed on August 12, 2018, again as a substitute, in a 0–3 away loss to . During the 2018–19 season, Chow made nine appearances across all competitions for Spartak, accumulating 528 minutes on the pitch without scoring or assisting. This included six league outings in the SuperLiga (426 minutes), two further Europa League qualifying matches (12 minutes total, both as late substitutes), and one full 90-minute appearance in the against Mačva on October 24, 2018, which Spartak won 1–0. His limited playing time stemmed from intense competition in midfield and tactical preferences favoring local players. Chow's stint ended after the winter break, with a mutual termination on February 27, 2019, allowing him to depart after six months and six league appearances that season. This brief period provided initial exposure to Balkan football but was curtailed by irregular starts.

Henan Jianye

Tim Chow joined Henan Jianye on 28 February 2019, signing a two-year after departing Spartak , thereby beginning his professional career in Asian football. He made his debut for the club on 31 March 2019, coming on as a substitute in a 1–2 defeat to Shanghai at Hanghai Stadium. From 2019 to 2021, Chow featured in 52 league appearances for , contributing 3 goals while primarily anchoring the midfield as a defensive player. His consistent involvement proved vital during the COVID-19-disrupted season, when the league adopted a bubble format and split into groups; Henan's campaign culminated in 9th place overall after a 2–1 aggregate play-off victory over Teda (0–0 first leg, 2–1 a.e.t. second leg) to confirm top-flight survival. Chow's prior experience in enhanced his versatility, aiding adaptation to the Super League's intensity and enabling effective contributions in transitions and high-pressure scenarios. Chow's contract was extended beyond its initial term, but he left as a free agent in April 2022 upon joining Chengdu Rongcheng. Throughout his tenure, he earned recognition for his professionalism amid the challenges of pandemic-affected schedules, including limited international travel and condensed fixtures.

Chengdu Rongcheng

Tim Chow signed a three-year contract with Chinese Super League club Chengdu Rongcheng on 25 April 2022, marking his return to Chinese football after a stint with Henan Jianye. His prior experience in the league facilitated a smooth transition, allowing him to quickly integrate into the squad. He made his debut for the club on 4 June 2022 in a 0–2 away defeat to Shenzhen FC, starting as a central midfielder and playing the full 90 minutes. By late 2025, Chow had accumulated 110 appearances for Rongcheng across all competitions, scoring 19 goals, establishing himself as a key figure in midfield. Appointed in 2023, he provided leadership during the club's rise, helping them secure fourth place in the with a record of 15 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses. Under his cy, the team advanced to the semi-finals of the , where they were eliminated by Shandong Taishan, and finished third in the , earning qualification for the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Elite. In the 2025 season, Chow featured prominently with 26 starts in the , contributing 5 goals and 3 assists while logging 2,294 minutes. He played a pivotal role in the team's continental debut, captaining Rongcheng through the AFC Champions League Elite qualifiers, including a 3–0 victory over Bangkok United on 12 August 2025 to secure progression to the league stage. His tactical intelligence and proficiency in set-piece situations have been highlighted as essential to the team's defensive organization and attacking transitions, solidifying his status as a club leader. Chow extended his commitment to the club with a contract running until 31 January 2026, underscoring his long-term role in 's ambitions.

International career

Eligibility

Tim Chow was eligible to represent the England national football team due to his birth in Wigan, England, on 18 January 1994. Despite this qualification, he was never capped at any youth or senior level for England and instead pursued opportunities with other national teams based on his heritage. Chow's paternal grandfather, Chou Yong-kang, was born in Shanghai and later lived in Ningbo, mainland China, before migrating to Taiwan following the Chinese Civil War in 1949; the family subsequently emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1956. This lineage provided Chow with eligibility for Republic of China (ROC) citizenship under Taiwanese nationality law, which extends to descendants of ROC nationals. In 2017, after submitting required documentation with assistance from Taiwanese ministers David Lee and Yeh Jiunn-rong, Chow obtained his ROC passport from the Taipei Representative Office in London in late October. Upon arriving in Taiwan on 8 November 2017, he applied for a residency permit at the National Immigration Agency to fulfill Asian Football Confederation requirements for international eligibility. The (CTFA) first approached Chow about representing the national team around 2013, with earlier informal contact via a Taiwanese agent in 2011 when he was 17 years old. Lacking any prior youth international experience, Chow visited with his father in 2017, where he expressed immediate affinity for the country, describing it as "." This led to a formal invitation to join a ahead of the qualifiers, with his eligibility ultimately confirmed by the confederation in time for his senior debut later that year. Chow has since affirmed his commitment to , stating, "I’ve made it clear to the powers that be that I will always be ready to put on the jersey when called upon."

Senior career

Tim Chow made his senior international debut for on 14 November 2017, starting in a 2–1 away defeat to during the qualifying third round. The match, held in , marked Chow's first and only cap to date, with no goals scored. Following his debut, Chow faced challenges in securing further call-ups, including a dismissal from the squad in March 2018 ahead of an Asian Cup qualifier against due to a scheduling miscommunication with the (CTFA). In 2019, while playing for Henan Jianye in the , he declined an invitation to join the national team's training camp for a qualifier against , citing unresolved tensions from the prior incident and a refusal by his agent to reconcile with CTFA officials. These issues, compounded by his professional commitments in , limited additional appearances, resulting in a confirmed total of one cap and zero goals as of November 2025. Despite the constraints, Chow has expressed a strong commitment to representing , stating in a 2018 interview that he remains "always ready to put on the jersey when called upon" and aspires to compete in a major tournament with the team. His brief involvement has been noted for providing leadership and morale support, drawing on his European club experience to inspire teammates.

Career statistics

Club

As of 19 November 2025, Tim Chow has accumulated 244 appearances, 25 goals, and 16 assists across his club career.

Breakdown by Club and Competition

ClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Chengdu Rongcheng1101910
Chengdu Rongcheng811
Chengdu RongchengAFC Champions League Elite510
Henan Jianye5124
Henan JianyeRelegation Play-Offs500
Ross County4421
Ross County300
Ross County500
Spartak SuboticaSuperLiga600
Spartak Subotica100
Spartak SuboticaUEFA Europa League Qualifying200
Wigan Athletic510
Wigan AthleticLeague One1101
Wigan Athletic100
Wigan Athletic200
Total2442516
Data compiled from club and competition records.

Season-by-Season Data

SeasonClubAppearancesGoalsAssistsNotes (Competitions Included)
2014–15Wigan Athletic410
2015–16Wigan Athletic1301League One,
2016–17Wigan Athletic200,
2016–17Ross County3721, ,
2017–18Ross County2010, ,
2018–19Spartak Subotica900SuperLiga, , Qualifying
2019Henan Jianye2623
2020Henan Jianye1701, Relegation Play-Offs
2021Henan Jianye1300
2022Chengdu Rongcheng2734
2023Chengdu Rongcheng3031,
2024Chengdu Rongcheng3284,
2025Chengdu Rongcheng3573, , AFC Champions League Elite
Total2442516
Seasonal totals include , and qualifier matches where applicable. Chow started his as a defensive , focusing on shielding the backline, but transitioned to a box-to-box role by his mid-20s, particularly after joining Chinese clubs, where he contributed more offensively in transitions.

International

Tim Chow has earned one cap for the national team, with no goals or assists recorded as of November 2025. His sole appearance occurred during his debut on 14 November 2017, in a 2–1 defeat to in an qualifier. Chow has no recorded appearances in other competitions, such as tournaments.
CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
100
Total100

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